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Polites Family History

Polites Surname Meaning

Greek: variant of Politis.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Polites family from?

You can see how Polites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polites family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Polites families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Polites families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Polites's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Polites families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polites surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Polites ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polites. 27% of Polites men worked as a Proprietor and 54% of Polites women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Polites were Clerk and Cashier.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    27%
  • Owner
    24%
  • Florist
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    54%
  • Waitress
    31%
  • Cashier
    16%

What Polites family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Polites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polites census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 423 immigration records available for the last name Polites. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 491 military records available for the last name Polites. For the veterans among your Polites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polites lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Polites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Polites in 1956 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polites ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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